All-of-a-Kind Family Quotes

“Who was Tanta? Why Tanta was just Tanta. All of the other aunts could be called Tanta Rivka. Tanta Frieda or Tanta Fannie, but not this Tanta. She had a name - it was Minnie - but the children never thought of using it. She was Tanta - The Tanta...”
― Sydney Taylor, All-of-a-Kind Family

“Underneath were three petticoats, a woolly, flannel one first, a simple cotton one next, with both of these topped by a fancy muslin garment which was starched to a scratchy crispness. In order to save money, Mama made those petticoats herself. Still further underneath was long woolen underwear, over which were pulled heavy knitted woolen stockings, making thin”
― Sydney Taylor, All-of-a-Kind Family

“Isn’t it nice to have a family to share your troubles?” asked the library lady. “Have you any sisters?” Sarah asked shyly.”
― Sydney Taylor, All-of-a-Kind Family

“It takes as long as it takes and you'll get it when
you get it.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, All-of-a-Kind Family

“I hardly think you’d be comfortable in this Succah for ever and ever,” Papa said. “But I know just how you feel. It is nice to be making with your own hands the thing you are going to use. I’ll tell you what we’ll do. We’ll leave the little house up for about a month after the holiday so you can enjoy it.” “Oh, Papa,” the children all cried, “how wonderful!”
― Sydney Taylor, All-of-a-Kind Family

“masquerade”
― Sydney Taylor, All-of-a-Kind Family